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Patent GB-2478633-A (GB)
Title: Venting valve
Inventor: MAISENHALDER HEIKO
IPC: F16K24/04
Filed: 2011-03-02
Abstract: A venting valve has a securing part 1 and a valve body 18 that is provided with at least one venting slot 19. In order for the venting valve to be produced and mounted in simple and inexpensive way and still ensure a reliable sealing action that requires little mounting space, a closure tension acts on the venting slot 19. The closure tension is caused by a force generated within the venting valve after mounting. During mounting of the venting valve on an apparatus, the force is mandatorily generated and, in turn, exerts its closure tension on the venting slot. The venting valves are suitable for sealing apparatus such as motor, axle, or transmission housings.
Patent GB-2482803-A (GB)
Title: Swimming cap and goggles with positioning marker
Inventor: WALLER TOM
IPC: A42B1/12
Filed: 2011-10-21
Abstract: The present invention provides a swimming cap 5 and swimming goggles 10 wherein each of the cap and goggles comprises at least one respective tactile and/or visual position marker 8. In use, the cap and goggles position markers are aligned to ensure a correct wearing position of the cap and/or goggles on the wearer's head without there being any engagement between the cap and goggles. The present invention also provides swimming goggles having a pair of lens portions each having a peripheral wall (13, fig. 4) extending to a peripheral edge which, in use, is in contact with the wearer's face. Extending from or proximal to each peripheral edge is a respective upwardly extending tab (16, fig. 3) which, in use, is overlaid by a forward edge of a swimming cap.
Patent GB-2481357-A (GB)
Title: Delivery system for branched stent graft
Inventor: ZHU QING
IPC: A61F2/07
Filed: 2010-04-28
Abstract: A delivery system for a branched stent graft comprises a double-layer sheath (3, 13) containing the stent graft and an introducing release mechanism which introduces and releases the stent graft from the double-layer sheath (3, 13). After being bound, a trunk graft (8) and a branch graft (11) of the stent graft are movably and entirely positioned within the double-layer sheath (3, 13). The trunk graft (8) is connected with a guiding control assembly which introduces and releases the trunk graft (8). The branch graft (11) is introduced by a branch guiding assembly and connected with the guiding control assembly so as to be released by the guiding control assembly.
Patent GB-2498701-A (GB)
Title: Fluid actuated waste compression
Inventor: ODILIBE JULIAN
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2011-11-06
Abstract: A bin is provided with at least one hydraulic or pneumatic telescopic cylinder L attached to a compression plate K to compact waste. Ideally compression is initiated and terminated by manipulation of the handle B which latches the lid M. There is preferably an automatic release of deodourant when opening the lid due to a motion sensor E. There may be a spring attached to the compression plate. The speed or rate of compression may be adjustable.
Patent GB-2486370-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing method for thermally sprayed sandwich bottom cooking pot
Inventor: CHEN HELIN
IPC: A47J36/02
Filed: 2010-02-26
Abstract: A manufacturing method for thermally sprayed sandwich bottom cooking pot is disclosed. The sandwich bottom layer of a sandwich bottom cooking pot available at present may fall off from the bottom of the cooking pot in using. A manufacturing method for thermally sprayed sandwich bottom cooking pot is provided and the process is as follows: 1) surface roughening: spray sand onto the bottom of the outer surface of the pot body to make it roughened, and enable the outer surface roughness of the bottom of the cooking pot body to be 5 to 50 microns; 2) thermally spraying: the metal is thermally sprayed onto the roughened bottom of the outer surface of the pot body to form a binding layer; 3) forming the sandwich bottom cooking pot: a metal sheet is placed on the binding layer formed in step 2) and preheated, and then combined by high pressure to form firm sandwich bottom cooking pot. The present invention enables the bottom of the cooking pot body and the metal sheet to be firmly combined. The technical problem of unfirm combination of the sandwich bottoms of the sandwich bottom cooking pot is solved.
Patent GB-2502536-A (GB)
Title: Boot cover device
Inventor: WILCOCKSON PETRA
IPC: A43B19/00
Filed: 2012-05-29
Abstract: A boot cover device 10, suitable for protecting a boot 12 from rain 14 and dirt and/or intrusion by insects 13 or other creatures, comprises a top cover portion 15 and a skirt portion 18. The skirt portion 18 includes a length adjustable region and an elastic band 16 to fit closely around the exterior of the boot 12. The device 10 also includes a locator (17, figure 2) such as a coiled strip of plastics which is resilient like a spiral spring, conveniently retained between the exterior fabric (20, figure 4) and the liner (21, figure 4) of the cover. The locator 17 is inserted into the top of the boot 12 to hold it open and provide counter pressure for the external length adjustable band 16.
Patent GB-2502968-A (GB)
Title: A railway maintenance trolley
Inventor: MOSES SIMON
IPC: B61D15/10
Filed: 2012-06-12
Abstract: A railway maintenance track trolley is provided. The track trolley 1000 comprises: an upper frame 12, 14 having an upper support surface 10 for supporting track maintenance equipment and two side frames 20. One end of the upper frame 12 is attached to an upper portion of one side frame 20 and the opposite end of the upper frame 14 is attached to an upper portion of the other side frame 20. Track wheels 30 are attached to a lower portion of each side frame 20. The side frames 20 are rotatably mounted to each end of the upper frame 12, 14 via hinged connections 22, and the upper frame comprises two sections 12, 14 that are rotatable relative to one another about a central hinge 16. The trolley 100 is thus foldable between a folded state in which the upper support surface is folded in half in a vertical direction and an unfolded state in which both sections of the upper support surface extend substantially horizontally.
Patent GB-2488726-A (GB)
Title: Toothbrush with light or sound
Inventor: NANDA PUNEET
IPC: A46B15/00
Filed: 2010-03-16
Abstract: A toothbrush 510 with a handle coupled to a head having a plurality of bristles. A projector of sound or music and/or light is located within the handle, and with the use of a switch 574 and a control circuit, can be configured to activate the light or sound for a predetermined period of time. The switch 574 contacts a printed circuit board when the switch 574 is pressed, but does not contact the circuit board when it is not pressed. The switch 574 also comprises a button 572 which passes through the body of the handle and is sealed with a flexible gasket.
Patent GB-2491502-A (GB)
Title: Molecule detection device formed in a semiconductor structure
Inventor: POLONSKY STANISLAV
IPC: B82Y15/00
Filed: 2010-11-18
Abstract: Semiconductor devices, chromatography devices and integrated circuits for detecting one or more molecules and methods for forming a semiconductor device for detecting one or more molecules are presented. For example, a semiconductor device for detecting one or more molecules includes a channel formed within a semiconductor structure, and at least one detector formed within the semiconductor structure. The at least one detector detects the one or more molecules in the channel. The semiconductor device may optionally comprise one or more additional channels formed within the semiconductor structure. The semiconductor device may, for example, be operative to detect a single molecule.
Patent GB-2505245-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic separator for filtering incinerator emissions
Inventor: MARSHALL THOMAS ELDER
IPC: B04C9/00
Filed: 2012-08-24
Abstract: An apparatus or system 12 for filtering or abating incinerator emissions comprises a cyclonic separator 22. The apparatus or system may comprise a cooling arrangement 20 for cooling the emissions upstream of the cyclonic separator. Preferably, the cooling arrangement is configured to cool the emissions such that the temperature of the emissions at an inlet 38 to the cyclonic separator is below a boiling point of mercury. Such a system may be used for removing particulates and/or mercury from emissions generated by incinerating matter. Furthermore, such a system may in particular be used for removing particulates and/or mercury from emissions generated by cremating human or animal remains. In further aspects of the invention, an incinerator system, a cyclonic separator or filter, and a method for filtering or abating incinerator emissions are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2510551-A (GB)
Title: Braking having a plurality of subsystems isolated from each other and corresponding to an axle set, that provides secondary braking in the event of failure
Inventor: GOODWIN DAVID
IPC: B60T11/24
Filed: 2012-11-06
Abstract: A braking system for a passenger service vehicle comprising a plurality of axle sets, preferably three axle sets, 102, 104, 106. The braking system comprises a plurality of braking subsystems, each preferably with its own reservoir 112, 114, 116, 118. Each braking subsystem is configured to apply braking to a corresponding one of the plurality of axle sets. The braking subsystems operate together to provide a primary braking system yet are isolated from each other such that, in the event of a failure in one of the subsystems, the other braking subsystems are able to apply braking to their respective axle sets to provide a secondary braking system. The system may also comprise a parking brake subsystem 109, with its own reservoir 116, preferably braking the drive axle set of a three axle set passenger service vehicle. The invention has the advantage of separating the parking brake from the secondary brake to reduce the work of the compressor.
Patent GB-2508008-A (GB)
Title: Segmented cable management device
Inventor: MCNULTY IAN PHILIP JAMES
IPC: B65H75/44
Filed: 2012-11-17
Abstract: The device consists of a segmented body that runs along a section of a cable 3, which body, when coiled up, forms an ergonomic shape for the remaining cable to be wound around. Each segment 1 of the device is joined to the next via a flexible joint or hinge 2 that allows the device to flex and move with the cable 3 whilst it is in use. Each segment 1 may include guides (5 fig. 2) between which the wound cable 3 is held in place and an aperture (4 fig. 2) by means of which the device may be secured to the section of the cable 3. Preferably it is possible to store an item at the end of the cable 3, such as headphones, in the centre 8 of the device when coiled up.
Patent GB-2510356-A (GB)
Title: High protein expanded snack food
Inventor: CARTON VINCENT
IPC: A23L5/30
Filed: 2013-01-31
Abstract: A method for making a high protein snack comprises mixing together water, protein and emulsifying salts at 50ÂºC, heating to 80ÂºC and adding starch, adding preservative and then dispensing at 80ÂºC onto a non-stick conveyor. The mixture is rapidly chilled before expanding by heating in a microwave at 80-1100MHz and a power of 10-100kW. A fluid material with a low dielectric constant, such as a vegetable oil, is used to control the level of expansions of the snack. This may be done by coating the snack with oil before microwaving. The starch may be high fibre, high amylase maize starch. The snack is a dried and flat wafer-like product that provides a healthier, low fat alternative to conventional potato crisps. Some embodiments may comprise probiotics. Other products comprise of spores of probiotic microorganisms and nano-sized nutrients dusted onto the exterior of the snack along with the flavourings. A method of affixing phytonutrients, vitamins and essential trace minerals to a snack using an electrostatic discharge is also claimed.
Patent GB-2497878-A (GB)
Title: A first image and a second image on a display
Inventor: LYDEGRAF CURT N VAN
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2010-10-11
Abstract: A first image and a second image of the first image. A display to display the first image and the second image. A sensor to detect an input relative to the display. A processor to determine a task to perform based on the input relative to the first image or the second image on the display.
Patent GB-2512584-A (GB)
Title: Water storage for heating systems
Inventor: HUGHES GLYN
IPC: F24D10/00
Filed: 2013-04-01
Abstract: A hot water storage container 1 for incorporation into a combined heating and hot water circuit has a heat exchanger 7 for hot tap-water inside it, the outlet from which spits two ways, one way to the points of use 10 and the other to a valve 11 which opens in response to overheating conditions affecting the sensor 12 and so allows the container to be cooled by passing water through the heat exchanger. At the lower part of the container are two ducts 5 and 6 above which a shelf 14 extends and which serves to restrict convection from the two ducts and promote transfer of water between them, this reduces the effect of cold water from the two ducts adversely effecting the heating system.
Patent GB-2513659-A (GB)
Title: Processing Data
Inventor: EVANS MICHAEL JEFFREY
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2013-05-03
Abstract: At a first network node in a cluster of network nodes, a communication session setup request requesting setup of a communication session with a subscriber device in a plurality of subscriber devices is received. In response to receipt of the communication session setup request, registration data relating to the subscriber device is retrieved from a shared registration data store. The communication session setup request is routed according to the retrieved registration data. The retrieved registration data relating to the subscriber device was previously stored in the shared registration data store by a second network node in the cluster of network nodes in relation to a registration procedure conducted for the subscriber device by the second network node, the second network node being a different network node to the first network node in the cluster of network nodes. The network nodes of the present invention are each configured to access shared registration data store 108 for reading and writing registration data relating to subscribers in telecommunication network 100. By utilising shared registration data store 108, the requirement for a longstanding association between subscriber device 102 and a given network node in the cluster of network nodes is removed, and request message may be routed to/from subscriber device 102 by any available network node in the cluster 106.
Patent GB-2500841-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic separator
Inventor: GAMMACK PETER DAVID
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2012-04-16
Abstract: A cyclonic separator comprises a first cyclone stage 11 having a first dirt collection chamber (26, fig 5), a second cyclone stage 12 located downstream of the first cyclone stage 11 and including a plurality of cyclone chambers (28, fig 5) located above a second dirt collection chamber (37, fig 5), an inlet duct 13 for carrying fluid from to the first cyclone stage 11 and an outlet duct 14 for carrying fluid from the cyclone chambers (28, fig 5) of the second cyclone stage 12. The first dirt collection chamber (26, fig 5) surrounds at least partly the inlet duct 13 and the outlet duct 14. The second dirt collection chamber (37, fig 5) is preferably adjacent the inlet duct 13 and the inlet duct preferably extends from a base in the cyclonic separator.
Patent GB-2515824-A (GB)
Title: Telescope eye shield
Inventor: BOWLER JANET MAIRI
IPC: G02C7/16
Filed: 2013-07-05
Abstract: A telescope accessory 1 comprising an eye shield 4 that allows the user to make observations through the telescope 2 without having to keep the non-viewing eye 5 closed. This allows the unused eye to remain relaxed, thereby prolonging constant observations without eye strain and facial cramping. The eye shield 4 is attached to the eyepiece 3 of the telescope by an adjustable strap 6 in order to block the sight of the telescope users non-viewing eye 5. The eye shield 4 is held in the correct orientation to the strap 6 by a connected adjustable arm 7.
Patent GB-2507843-A (GB)
Title: Surge protection device for a three wire power source
Inventor: KO CHENG-HUANG
IPC: H02H3/04
Filed: 2013-08-05
Abstract: A surge protection device 130 for use with a three wire power source 105 comprising surge protection units S1, S2 and S3, photocoupler units P1 and P2, resistors R11, R12, R13 and R14 and low pass filter comprising resistor R1 and capacitor C1. Each of the surge protection units S1-S3 further comprise a fuse F, varistor VAR and monitor terminal Tm. Each of the photocoupler units further comprise a light emitting component 110a or 120a and a light detecting component 110b or 120b and emitter and collector terminals Te and Tc coupled to a bipolar transistor. The collector terminal of the first photocoupler P1 is connected to a voltage source VDD. The varistors VAR in the surge protection devices S1-S3 dissipate excess currents within a rated threshold and the light emitting components in the photocoupler units P1 and P2 emit light, which is detected by the light detecting components and produce electrical signals indicating normal operation. Above rated current thresholds, the fuses F in affected surge protection units are blown and power to the light emitting components of the photocouplers is cut, thereby cutting the electrical signals in the light detecting components, and an abnormal indication signal is output from the emitter terminal of the second photocoupler unit P2. The arrangement thus provides a more inexpensive surge protection for a three-wire power source and also a means of detecting when the surge protection fails.
Patent GB-2506754-A (GB)
Title: Means of overriding a scheduled task in an intrusion system in order to reduce false alarms
Inventor: ASWATH RAVIKUMAR VEMAGAL
IPC: G08B13/00
Filed: 2013-09-05
Abstract: A system and method of overriding a scheduled task in a security system is provided. The method includes identifying a task arranged to be executed at a scheduled time; identifying a recipient of an alert message for the task; identifying a transmission medium for the alert message for the task; identifying a predetermined period of time prior to the scheduled time; transmitting the alert message to the recipient via the transmission medium when the predetermined period of time prior to the scheduled time occurs; receiving a response message from the recipient; and, based on contents of the response message, either, executing the task at the scheduled time, cancelling the task at the scheduled time, or rescheduling the task for a new scheduled time. The method can confirm receipt of a valid user password before executing, cancelling, or rescheduling the task. The task may comprise, for example, turning on/off lights, setting a thermostat temperature, and locking/unlocking a door at a scheduled time. The alert message may be, for example, via a telephone call, text message, or email.
Patent GB-2504412-A (GB)
Title: Pressure sensitive polymer composite material adapted for touch screen
Inventor: LUSSEY CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: G06F3/041
Filed: 2012-03-22
Abstract: An electrically responsive composite material (1110), comprising a carrier layer (1301) having a length and a width and a thickness (1303) that is relatively small compared to said length and said width. The composite material also comprises a plurality of electrically conductive or semi-conductive particles (201). The particles (201) are agglomerated to form a plurality of agglomerates (104, 1306) dispersed within the carrier layer such that each said agglomerate comprises a plurality of the particles (201). The agglomerates are arranged to provide electrical conduction across the thickness of the carrier layer in response to applied pressure such that the electrically responsive composite material has a resistance that reduces in response to applied pressure.
Patent GB-2512160-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to vacuum switching devices
Inventor: FALKINGHAM LESLIE THOMAS
IPC: H01H33/664
Filed: 2013-11-29
Abstract: A vacuum switch (figure 1) comprising an evacuated envelope, an insulator and fixed and moving electrodes which engage and disengage mechanically to perform switching function and to generate a magnetic field predominantly in the direction of the contact axes includes at least one contact assembly with one or more arm conductors i, behind a contact disc h and a high conductivity backing plate m conductively bonded to the back face of the contact disc and electrically connected to the ends of the arms. The backing plate can be made of copper, be brazed to the contact disc, and have slots that are designed to reduce eddy currents. The backing plate may be in the shape of a disc, annulus or polygon and may vary in thickness. The backing plates and the rear of the contact plates may be formed with recesses to determine selected areas for bonding to take place. The contact assemblies may alternatively comprise cup-shaped conductors having sides with angled slots, the rims of which may be conductively bonded to the high conductivity backing plate m.
Patent GB-2521436-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for adaptive feedback
Inventor: YLIAHO MARKO TAPANI
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 2013-12-20
Abstract: A method in which: an adaptive feedback profile is stored; user feedback signals are produced according to the adaptive feedback profile; contextual information is determined; context of the apparatus is detected based on the contextual information; and the adaptive feedback profile is adapted according to the detected context. The user feedback is controlled according to the adaptive feedback profile. Aspects of the invention include a method of receiving from a user feedback settings and issuing feedback to the user according to the feedback settings and contextual information. The feedback profile may be haptic / tactile (e.g. vibration), audio, visual, thermal or chemical and the portable device may be a mobile phone. The contextual information may comprise: location; speed of the apparatus; time of day; current date; indication of the environment around the apparatus; environmental openness; present use of the apparatus; time; date; weekday; calendar; altitude; velocity; direction of motion; mode of transport; location relative to the user (held in hand, on the table, in the back pocket, etc); sound; temperature; ambient conditions (humidity, wind speed), currently used application in the device etc. Thus, feedback can be adapted context-specifically to meet prevailing needs. In addition, user feedback signals can be made sufficiently perceivable to the user without excess energy consumption and undue disturbance.
Patent GB-2513220-A (GB)
Title: Lighting device
Inventor: WILLIAMS NICHOLAS PAUL
IPC: F21Y113/20
Filed: 2011-03-31
Abstract: A method for controlling a lighting apparatus comprising at least one light source and primary and secondary power connections which provide power to a light source; wherein the method comprises controlling power delivery to at least one light source such that in event of power failure from the primary power connection, power from the secondary power connection is used to power a light source; the external impedance of the primary power connector is sensed using measurement pulses and the power delivery is controlled in response to these impedance measurements. Sensing of the impedance may be used to distinguish between a user opening a switch connected to the primary power connection or a failure of the power supply to the primary power connection. The method may be used to provide emergency lighting. Additional lighting devices are also disclosed: devices which vary brightness in response to user configuration of primary and secondary operating modes; devices wherein a primary connection powers a primary light source and secondary connection powers a secondary light source and user may configure the device so that the seoncdary light source is illuminated even when primary power is still supplied; and devices including an isolator to isolate sensing circuitry from other components.